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WO2024242521A1 - Machine à laver et appareil de traitement de vêtements - Google Patents

Machine à laver et appareil de traitement de vêtements Download PDF

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WO2024242521A1
WO2024242521A1 PCT/KR2024/095550 KR2024095550W WO2024242521A1 WO 2024242521 A1 WO2024242521 A1 WO 2024242521A1 KR 2024095550 W KR2024095550 W KR 2024095550W WO 2024242521 A1 WO2024242521 A1 WO 2024242521A1
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홍제완
박종원
서동필
조영진
성태현
이재복
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K15/00—Check valves
    • F16K15/14—Check valves with flexible valve members
    • F16K15/144—Check valves with flexible valve members the closure elements being fixed along all or a part of their periphery
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/081—Safety arrangements for preventing water damage

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  • the present disclosure relates to a washing machine, a filter device, and a clothes treatment device including the washing machine.
  • a washing machine is a device that uses the driving force of a motor to mix together laundry, water, and detergent placed inside a tub, thereby washing through friction between them.
  • the cycles performed by the washing machine may include a washing cycle in which detergent and water are supplied to a tub containing laundry and the drum is rotated to wash the laundry, a rinsing cycle in which water is supplied to the tub and the drum is rotated to rinse the laundry, and a spin-drying cycle in which water is discharged from the tub and the drum is rotated to remove moisture from the laundry.
  • the washing machine may include a drain device configured to discharge water from the tub to the outside of the washing machine when performing a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, and/or a spin-drying cycle.
  • the drain device may also be configured to discharge water discharged from the tub back into the tub when performing a washing cycle and/or a rinsing cycle.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides a washing machine and clothes treatment device capable of preventing unintended drainage by a siphon.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides a washing machine and a clothes treatment device capable of preventing water from a drain hose from flowing back into the washing machine.
  • a washing machine includes a washing machine housing, a tub provided inside the washing machine housing, a drainage device for discharging water in the tub to the outside of the washing machine housing, and a drainage guide configured to guide water discharged from the drainage device.
  • the drainage guide includes a guide housing including a guide inlet portion and a guide discharge portion, a check valve configured to allow a flow of water from the guide inlet portion to the guide discharge portion but block a flow of water from the guide discharge portion to the guide inlet portion, and an air supply portion for supplying air to a guide passage between the guide inlet portion and the guide discharge portion.
  • the air supply portion is located above the check valve.
  • a clothing treatment device comprises a washing machine including a washing machine housing, a tub provided inside the washing machine housing, and a drainage device for discharging water in the tub to the outside of the washing machine housing, a filter device disposed outside the washing machine housing, the filter device being provided to filter foreign substances from water discharged from the washing machine, and a drainage guide configured to guide water discharged from the drainage device to the filter device.
  • the drainage guide comprises a guide housing including a guide inlet portion and a guide discharge portion, a check valve provided to allow a flow of water from the guide inlet portion to the guide discharge portion but block a flow of water from the guide discharge portion to the guide inlet portion, and an air supply portion for supplying air to a guide passage between the guide inlet portion and the guide discharge portion.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a control block diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a drainage guide according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of a drainage guide according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 6 shows a cross-section along line A-A' shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a state in which drainage is performed through a drainage guide according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a state in which backflow is prevented by a drain guide according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-section of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a cross-section of a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-section of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment.
  • each of the phrases “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B, or C”, “at least one of A, B, and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” can include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations of them.
  • a component e.g., a first component
  • another component e.g., a second component
  • the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • Washing machines may include top-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet for putting in or taking out laundry is provided to face upward, or front-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet is provided to face forward. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines of other loading methods other than top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.
  • the front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine with a dryer capable of drying laundry accommodated inside the drum.
  • the washing machine with a dryer may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum and a condensing device for removing moisture from air discharged from the drum.
  • the washing machine with a dryer may include a heat pump device.
  • the washing machine according to various embodiments may include a washing machine with a washing method other than the washing method described above.
  • a washing machine may include a housing that accommodates various components therein.
  • the housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet formed on one side.
  • the washing machine may include a door for opening and closing the laundry compartment.
  • the door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by a hinge. At least a portion of the door may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing to be seen.
  • the washing machine may include a tub provided inside the housing to store water.
  • the tub may be provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing so that the tub opening corresponds to the laundry inlet.
  • the tub may be connected to the housing by a damper.
  • the damper may absorb vibrations generated when the drum rotates, thereby attenuating vibrations transmitted to the housing.
  • a washing machine may include a drum configured to accommodate laundry.
  • the drum can be positioned inside the tub so that the drum opening provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet and the tub opening. Laundry can be accommodated in the drum or taken out from the drum by passing through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening in sequence.
  • the drum can perform each operation of washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration while rotating inside the tub.
  • a plurality of holes are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum so that water stored in the tub can flow into the inside of the drum or flow out of the outside of the drum.
  • the washing machine may include a driving device configured to rotate the drum.
  • the driving device may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum.
  • the rotating shaft may be connected to the drum by passing through the tub.
  • the drive device can rotate the drum forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration, or drying cycle.
  • the washing machine may include a water supply device configured to supply water to the tub.
  • the water supply device may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided on the water supply pipe.
  • the water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source.
  • the water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to the detergent supply device and/or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent supply device. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent supply device.
  • the water supply valve can open or close the water supply line in response to an electrical signal from the control unit.
  • the water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water to the tub from an external water source.
  • the water supply valve can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
  • the washing machine may include a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the tub.
  • the detergent supply device may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to insert detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically inserts a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the detergent supply device may include a detergent box for storing detergent.
  • the detergent supply device may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during a water supply process. Water supplied through a water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device. The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub.
  • Detergent is used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, etc., and the detergent box may be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.
  • the washing machine may include a drain device configured to discharge water contained in the tub to the outside.
  • the drain device may include a drain pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drain valve provided on the drain pipe to open and close the drain pipe, and a pump provided on the drain pipe.
  • the pump may pump water in the drain pipe to the outside of the housing.
  • the washing machine may include a control panel disposed on one side of the housing.
  • the control panel may provide a user interface for a user to interact with the washing machine.
  • the user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.
  • At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • the at least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and/or a microphone.
  • At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.
  • At least one output interface can convey information related to a washing course and operating time of the washing machine, washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to the user.
  • Information related to the operation of the washing machine can be output by a screen, an indicator, voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with external devices via wired and/or wireless means.
  • the communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
  • the communication module can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance), or receive data from an external device.
  • an external device e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance
  • the communication module can establish communication with a server and/or a user device and/or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.
  • the communication module can support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and performance of communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • any of these communication modules can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless
  • a short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • the long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit.
  • the mobile communication unit transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the communication module can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP).
  • the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
  • the washing machine or the user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).
  • the control unit can control various components of the washing machine (e.g., a drive motor, a water inlet valve).
  • the control unit can control various components of the washing machine to perform at least one cycle including water supply, washing, rinsing, and/or spin-drying according to a user input.
  • the control unit can control the drive motor to adjust the rotation speed of the drum, or control the water inlet valve of the water supply device to supply water to the tub.
  • the control unit may include hardware such as a CPU or a memory, and software such as a control program.
  • the control unit may include an algorithm for controlling the operation of components in the washing machine, at least one memory storing data in the form of a program, and at least one processor performing the above-described operation using data stored in the at least one memory.
  • the memory and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips.
  • the processor may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores.
  • the memory may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. In addition, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of the washing machine illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a washing machine housing (11) that accommodates various components therein.
  • the washing machine housing (11) may form the exterior of the washing machine (10).
  • the washing machine housing (11) may have a box shape with one portion open.
  • the washing machine housing (11) may include a housing opening (12) formed to allow access to the interior of the drum (30).
  • the housing opening (12) may be opened approximately toward the front.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a door (13) for opening and closing a housing opening (12) provided in the washing machine housing (11).
  • the door (13) may be rotatably mounted to the washing machine housing (11) by a hinge (14). At least a portion of the door (13) may be provided to be transparent or translucent so that the inside of the washing machine housing (11) may be visible.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a tub (20) provided inside the washing machine housing (11) to store water.
  • the tub (20) may be arranged inside the washing machine housing (11).
  • the tub (20) may include a tub opening (22) provided to correspond to the housing opening (12).
  • the tub opening (22) may be opened approximately forward.
  • the tub (20) may be supported inside the washing machine housing (11).
  • the tub (20) may have an approximately cylindrical shape with one side being open.
  • the tub (20) can be elastically supported from the washing machine housing (11) by a damper (80).
  • the damper (80) can connect the washing machine housing (11) and the tub (20).
  • the damper (80) can be provided to absorb vibration energy between the tub (20) and the washing machine housing (11) to attenuate the vibration when the vibration generated when the drum (30) rotates is transmitted to the tub (20) and/or the washing machine housing (11).
  • the washing machine (10) may include a drum (30) provided to accommodate laundry.
  • the drum (30) may be provided rotatably inside the tub (20).
  • the drum (30) may perform washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration while rotating inside the tub (20).
  • the drum (30) may include a hole (34) connecting the internal space of the drum (30) and the internal space of the tub (20).
  • the drum (30) may have a generally cylindrical shape with one side open.
  • At least one lifter (35) may be installed on the inner surface of the drum (30) so that laundry may be raised and lowered when the drum (30) rotates.
  • the drum (30) may include a drum opening (32) provided to correspond to the housing opening (12) and the tub opening (22). Laundry may be fed into the drum (30) or taken out from the drum (30) through the housing opening (12), the tub opening (22), and the drum opening (32).
  • the washing machine (10) may include a washing machine drive device (40) configured to rotate a drum (30).
  • the washing machine drive device (40) may include a drive motor (41) and a rotation shaft (42) for transmitting a driving force generated from the drive motor (41) to the drum (30).
  • the rotation shaft (42) may be connected to the drum (30) by penetrating the tub (20).
  • the washing machine (10) can be divided into a direct drive type in which a rotating shaft (42) is directly connected to a driving motor (41) to rotate a drum (30), and an indirect drive type in which a pulley (43) is connected between a driving motor (41) and a rotating shaft (42) to drive a drum (30).
  • the washing machine (10) may be provided as an indirect drive type, but is not limited thereto and may also be provided as a direct drive type.
  • the rotary shaft (42) may have one end connected to the drum (30) and the other end connected to a pulley (43) to receive power from a drive motor (41).
  • a motor pulley (41a) may be formed on the rotation axis of the drive motor (41).
  • a drive belt (44) may be provided between the motor pulley (41a) and the pulley (43), so that the rotary shaft (42) may be driven by the drive belt (44).
  • the washing machine (10) may include a water supply device (50).
  • the water supply device (50) may supply water to the tub (20).
  • the water supply device (50) may be located on the upper side of the tub (20).
  • the water supply device (50) may include a water supply pipe (51) and a water supply valve (56) provided in the water supply pipe (51).
  • the water supply pipe (51) may be connected to an external water source.
  • the water supply pipe (51) may extend from the external water source to a detergent supply device (60) and/or the tub (20). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) via the detergent supply device (60). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) without passing through the detergent supply device (60).
  • the washing machine (10) may include a detergent supply device (60) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20).
  • the detergent supply device (60) may be configured to supply detergent into the tub (20) during the water supply process. Water supplied through the water supply pipe (51) may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device (60). The water mixed with the detergent may be supplied into the tub (20).
  • the detergent may include not only a laundry detergent but also a dryer rinse, a deodorizer, a sterilizer, or an air freshener.
  • the detergent supply device (60) may be connected to the tub (20) through a connection pipe (61).
  • the washing machine (10) may include a drainage device (70).
  • the drainage device (70) may be configured to discharge water contained in the tub (20) to the outside.
  • the drainage device (70) may include a drainage pump (73) for discharging water in the tub (20) to the outside of the washing machine housing (11), a connection hose (71) for connecting the tub (20) and the drainage pump (73) so that water inside the tub (20) may flow into the drainage pump (73), and a drainage hose (74) for guiding water pumped by the drainage pump (73) to the outside of the washing machine housing (11).
  • the drainage device (70) may include a drainage valve (72) provided in the connection hose (71) for opening and closing the connection hose (71).
  • the washing machine (10) may provide a user interface device (15) for interaction between the user and the washing machine (10).
  • the washing machine (10) may include at least one user interface device (15).
  • the user interface device (15) may include at least one input interface (16) and at least one output interface (17).
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit various data related to the operation of the washing machine (10) to the user by generating sensory information.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a drain guide (100) connected to a drain hose (74).
  • Figure 3 is a control block diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a user interface device (15), a driving device (40), a water supply device (50), a drainage device (70), a sensor unit (95), a communication module (96), and a control unit (90).
  • the user interface device (15) can provide a user interface for interaction between the user and the washing machine (10).
  • the user interface device (15) may include at least one input interface (16) and at least one output interface (17).
  • At least one input interface (16) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • At least one input interface (16) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface (16) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and/or a microphone.
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit various data related to the operation of the washing machine (10) to the user by generating sensory information.
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit information related to a washing course and the operating time of the washing machine (10), washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to the user.
  • Information related to the operation of the washing machine (10) can be output by a screen, an indicator, voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface (17) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the driving device (40) may include a driving motor (41) that provides driving force to rotate the drum (30).
  • the driving device (40) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the water supply device (50) may include a water supply valve (56) that opens and closes a water supply pipe (51) extending from an external water source to the detergent supply device (60) and/or the tub (20).
  • the water supply valve (56) may be opened and closed based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the drain device (70) may include a drain pump (73) for discharging water from the tub (20) to the outside of the washing machine (10) housing (11).
  • the drain pump (73) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the sensor unit (95) may include at least one sensor that obtains information related to the operating status of the washing machine (10).
  • the sensor unit (95) may include at least one of a water level sensor that detects the water level of the tub, a sensor that detects the operating status of the driving device (40), a flow rate sensor that detects the amount of water flowing into the tub (20) through the water supply device (50), or a sensor that detects the operating status of the drainage device (70).
  • a water level sensor that detects the water level of the tub
  • a flow rate sensor that detects the amount of water flowing into the tub (20) through the water supply device (50)
  • the sensor that detects the operating status of the driving device (40) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the driving motor (41), but is not limited thereto.
  • a sensor that detects the operating status of the drainage device (70) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the drainage pump (73), but is not limited thereto.
  • the washing machine (10) may include a communication module (96) for communicating with an external device via wires and/or wirelessly.
  • the communication module (96) may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
  • the communication module (96) can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, a home appliance, and/or a filter device (100)), or receive data from an external device.
  • an external device e.g., a server, a user device, a home appliance, and/or a filter device (100)
  • the communication module (96) can establish communication with a server and/or a user device and/or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.
  • the communication module (96) may support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and performance of communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module (96) may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module
  • a wired communication module e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • any of these communication modules may communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)
  • a second network e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless
  • a short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • the long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit.
  • the mobile communication unit transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the communication module can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP).
  • the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine (10) or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
  • the washing machine (10) or the user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).
  • the control unit (90) can control various components of the washing machine (10) (e.g., a driving device (40), a water supply device (50)).
  • the control unit (90) can control various components of the washing machine (10) to perform at least one cycle including water supply, washing, rinsing, and/or spin-drying according to a user input.
  • the control unit (90) can control a driving motor (41) to adjust the rotation speed of a drum (30), or control a water supply valve (56) of a water supply device (50) to supply water to a tub (20).
  • the control unit (90) may include hardware such as a CPU or memory, and software such as a control program.
  • the control unit (90) may include at least one memory (92) storing data in the form of an algorithm and a program for controlling the operation of components in the washing machine (10), and at least one processor (91) performing the aforementioned operation using data stored in the at least one memory (92).
  • the memory (92) and the processor (91) may each be implemented as separate chips.
  • the processor (91) may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores.
  • the memory (92) may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks.
  • the memory (92) and the processor (91) may be implemented as a single chip.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a drain guide according to one embodiment.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an exploded view of a drain guide according to one embodiment.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a cross-section along line A-A' shown in Fig. 4.
  • a drain guide (100) may be connected to a drain hose (74) to guide water discharged from a washing machine (10).
  • the drain guide (100) may be mounted on a washing machine housing (11).
  • a drain guide (100) may include a guide housing (101).
  • the guide housing (101) may include a guide inlet (111) and a guide discharge (121).
  • the guide inlet (111) and the guide discharge (121) may be arranged approximately in a vertical direction.
  • a guide path (P) may be formed between the guide inlet (111) and the guide discharge (121).
  • the guide inlet (111) can be connected to a drain hose (74). Water discharged from the drain device (70) can be guided to the drain guide (100) by the drain hose (74). Water guided to the drain guide (100) by the drain hose (74) can flow into the guide housing (101) through the guide inlet (111).
  • the guide discharge portion (121) can be connected to an extension hose (75). Water flowing into the guide housing (101) through the guide inlet portion (111) can be discharged to the outside of the guide housing (101) through the guide discharge portion (121). Water discharged from the guide housing (101) can be guided to the outside of the washing machine (10) by the extension hose (75).
  • the guide housing (101) may include a first guide housing (110) and a second guide housing (120) that can be coupled to the first guide housing (110).
  • a guide inlet (111) may be provided in the first guide housing (110).
  • a guide outlet (121) may be provided in the second guide housing (120).
  • the first guide housing (110) may include a first coupling portion (115) for coupling with the second guide housing (120).
  • the second guide housing (120) may include a second coupling portion (125) for coupling with the first guide housing (110). Screw threads may be formed on the first coupling portion (115) of the first guide housing (110) and the second coupling portion (125) of the second guide housing (120), respectively. As the first coupling portion (115) and the second coupling portion (125) are screw-coupled, the first guide housing (110) may be coupled with the second guide housing (120).
  • the guide housing (101) is illustrated as including a first guide housing (110) and a second guide housing (120) that are provided as separate configurations, but is not limited thereto, and the first guide housing (110) and the second guide housing (120) may be provided as an integral unit.
  • the guide housing (101) may include a mounting portion (126) for mounting on the washing machine housing (11).
  • the mounting portion (126) may be provided to correspond to an installation portion provided on the back surface of the washing machine housing (11).
  • the drain guide (100) may be mounted on the washing machine housing (11).
  • the check valve (130) may include a material more flexible than the guide housing (101). At least a portion of the check valve (130) may include a material deformable by the pressure of water passing through the drain guide (100).
  • the check valve (130) may be mounted on the guide housing (101).
  • the guide housing (101) may include a valve mounting portion (113) for mounting the check valve (130).
  • the valve mounting portion (113) may be provided on the first guide housing (110).
  • the check valve (130) may be mounted on the valve mounting portion (113) of the first guide housing (110).
  • a portion of the valve mounting portion (113) close to the guide inlet portion (111) may be provided as a door support portion (113a) that may support the valve door (133) of the check valve (130).
  • the check valve (130) may include a valve body (131) that is fixed to the guide housing (101).
  • the valve body (131) may be positioned between the first guide housing (110) and the second guide housing (120) and fixed to the guide housing (101).
  • the check valve (130) may include a valve door (133) provided to open and close the guide passage (P).
  • the valve door (133) may be provided to be rotatable with respect to the valve body (131).
  • the valve door (133) may be rotated within a predetermined angle range with respect to the valve body (131) to open and close the guide passage (P).
  • the valve door (133) may be in a position to close the guide path (P) while no external force is applied.
  • the valve door (133) may be in a position to open the guide path (P) as an external force is applied.
  • the guide housing (101) can form a space (S) for the opening and closing operation of the valve door (133). As the space (S) is formed inside the guide housing (101), the valve door (133) can rotate within a predetermined angle range with respect to the valve body (131) and open and close the guide path (P).
  • the check valve (130) may be provided so that the valve door (133) opens the guide path (P) by the water pressure of water flowing from the guide inlet (111) to the guide outlet (121). As the drainage device (70) operates, while water flows into the drainage guide (100) through the drain hose (74), the check valve (130) may open the guide path (P) by the water pressure of water flowing into the drainage guide (100).
  • the valve door (133) may include a rim portion (133a) supported by the door support portion (113a) while in the position of closing the guide path (P).
  • the valve door (133) may have an approximately disc shape to correspond to the shape of the guide inlet portion (111).
  • the rim portion (133a) may extend in the circumferential direction of the valve door (133).
  • the rim portion (133a) may have a convex shape in a direction protruding from the door support portion (113a).
  • the check valve (130) may include a connecting portion (132) connecting a valve body (131) and a valve door (133).
  • the connecting portion (132) may be provided to be deformable for an opening and closing operation of the valve door (133).
  • the valve door (133) may be provided such that a portion other than a portion connected to the valve body (131) by the connecting portion (132) is spaced apart from the valve body (131).
  • the connecting portion (132) may apply force to the valve door (133) in a direction in which the valve door (133) closes the guide path (P).
  • the drain guide (100) may include an air supply unit (128) for supplying air to the guide path (P) between the guide inlet unit (111) and the guide outlet unit (121).
  • the air supply unit (128) is provided to supply air to the guide path (P)
  • the pressure inside the drain guide (100) can be changed.
  • the drain guide (100) can prevent siphoning from occurring inside. By preventing siphoning in the drain guide (100), water inside the drain hose (74) and the extension hose (75) can be prevented from being unintentionally discharged by siphoning while the drain device (70) is not in operation.
  • the air supply unit (128) may be provided in the second guide housing (120).
  • the air supply unit (128) may be located closer to the guide discharge unit (121) than the check valve (130).
  • the air supply unit (128) may be located farther from the guide inlet unit (111) than the check valve (130). Since the air supply unit (128) is located closer to the guide discharge unit (121) than the check valve (130), the drain guide (100) can effectively prevent drainage from proceeding by a siphon inside.
  • the air supply unit (128) may be located above the check valve (130).
  • the washing machine (10) may include an air guide (106) for connecting the air supply unit (128) and the tub (20).
  • the interior of the drain guide (100) and the interior of the tub (20) may be communicated by the air guide (106).
  • the air supply unit (128) is illustrated as being connected to the tub (20), but is not limited thereto, and the air supply unit (128) may be connected anywhere upstream of the drain device (70) in the direction in which water is drained to prevent siphoning within the drain guide (100).
  • the sealing member (140) can be fixed between the first guide housing (110) and the second guide housing (120) as the second guide housing (120) is coupled to the first guide housing (110) while being secured in the sealing member securing portion (114) provided in the first guide housing (110).
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a state in which drainage is performed through a drain guide according to one embodiment.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a state in which backflow is prevented by a drain guide according to one embodiment.
  • valve door (133) of the check valve (130) is in a position to close the guide passage (P).
  • the water inside the extension hose (75) flows toward the drain hose (74) by gravity, and the valve door (133) is pressurized by the water flowing back from the guide passage (P).
  • the valve door (133) can be supported by the door support (113a) when pressurized by water flowing from the guide discharge portion (121) toward the guide inlet portion (111) while the guide passage (P) is in the closing position.
  • the door support (113a) can support the valve door (133) in the opposite direction to the direction in which the water is pressurized when water flows back from the guide discharge portion (121) to the guide inlet portion (111) in the guide passage (P).
  • the washing machine (10) can prevent water from being drained by a siphon inside the drain hose (74) and the extension hose (75) while the drain device (70) is not in operation.
  • the washing machine (10) according to one embodiment can prevent water in the extension hose (75) from flowing back into the drain hose (74) and flowing into the drain device (70).
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-section of a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • a clothing treatment device (1) may include a washing machine (10) and a filter device (1000) that is provided to be connected to a drainage device (70) of the washing machine (10).
  • the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be provided with the same configuration as the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the drainage guide (100) of the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be provided with the same configuration as the drainage guide (100) of the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the filter device (1000) may be placed outside the washing machine (10).
  • the filter device (1000) may be provided to filter foreign substances from water discharged from the washing machine (10).
  • the filter device (1000) may be provided to filter foreign substances having a size smaller than the size of foreign substances that can be filtered in the washing machine (10).
  • the filter device (1000) may be provided to filter foreign substances having a size smaller than the size of foreign substances that can be filtered in the drainage device (70) of the washing machine (10). Water from which foreign substances have been filtered in the filter device (1000) may be discharged to the outside of the clothing treatment device (1) through the drainage line (1005).
  • a drain guide (100) of a washing machine (10) may be provided to guide water discharged from a drain device (70) to a filter device (1000).
  • the drain guide (100) may be connected to the drain device (70) by a drain hose (74).
  • the drain guide (100) may be connected to the filter device (1000) by an extension hose (75).
  • the drain guide (100) may be connected to a tub (20) by an air guide (106).
  • the garment treatment device (1) can prevent drainage from proceeding by a siphon inside the drain hose (74) and the extension hose (75) while the drain device (70) is not in operation.
  • the garment treatment device (1) can prevent water in the extension hose (75) from flowing back into the drain hose (74) and flowing into the drain device (70).
  • Fig. 11 illustrates a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates a cross-section of a washing machine according to one embodiment.
  • the drain guide (100) of the washing machine (10a) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 may be provided with the same configuration as the drain guide (100) of the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the drain guide (100) according to one embodiment may be applied to a front-loading washing machine or may be applied to a top-loading washing machine.
  • the washing machine (10a) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 can have the same control configuration as the control configuration of the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a housing (11a) that accommodates various components therein.
  • the housing (11a) may form the exterior of the washing machine (10a).
  • the housing (11a) may have a box shape with one portion open.
  • the housing (11a) may include a housing opening (12a) formed to allow access to the interior of the drum (30a).
  • the housing opening (12a) may be opened approximately upwardly.
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a door (13a) for opening and closing a housing opening (12a) provided in the housing (11a).
  • the door (13a) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (11a) by a hinge. At least a portion of the door (13a) may be provided to be transparent or translucent so that the inside of the housing (11a) may be visible.
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a tub (20a) provided inside the housing (11a) to store water.
  • the tub (20a) may be arranged inside the housing (11a).
  • the tub (20a) may include a tub opening (22a) provided to correspond to the housing opening (12a).
  • the tub opening (22a) may be opened approximately upward.
  • the tub (20a) may be supported inside the housing (11a).
  • the tub (20a) may have an approximately cylindrical shape with one side being open.
  • the tub (20a) can be elastically supported from the housing (11a) by the damper (80a).
  • the damper (80a) can connect the housing (11a) and the tub (20a).
  • the damper (80a) can be provided to absorb vibration energy between the tub (20a) and the housing (11a) and attenuate the vibration when the vibration generated when the drum (30a) rotates is transmitted to the tub (20a) and/or the housing (11a).
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a drum (30a) provided to accommodate laundry.
  • the drum (30a) may be provided rotatably inside the tub (20a).
  • the drum (30a) may perform washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration while rotating inside the tub (20a).
  • the drum (30a) may include a perforation (34a) connecting the internal space of the drum (30a) and the internal space of the tub (20a).
  • the drum (30a) may have a generally cylindrical shape with one side being open.
  • a balancing unit (36a) may be installed on the upper part of the drum (30a) to resolve the load imbalance caused by laundry.
  • the balancing unit (36a) includes a housing having an annular channel and a ball or a mass of fluid that is provided to be movable inside the channel, and the ball or fluid moves according to the rotation of the drum (30a) to resolve the load imbalance of the drum (30a).
  • a pulsator (37a) is rotatably installed at the bottom of the drum (30a) and can generate a washing water stream. Laundry can be washed by the washing water stream generated by the pulsator (37a).
  • the drum (30a) may include a drum opening (32a) provided to correspond to the housing opening (12a) and the tub opening (22a). Laundry may be fed into the drum (30a) or taken out from the drum (30a) through the housing opening (12a), the tub opening (22a), and the drum opening (32a).
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a washing machine drive device (40a) configured to rotate a drum (30a) and a pulsator (37a).
  • the washing machine drive device (40a) may include a drive motor (41a) and a shaft system for transmitting driving force generated from the drive motor (41a) to the drum (30a) and the pulsator (37a).
  • the drive motor (41a) may include a fixed stator (48a) and a rotor (49a) that rotates by electromagnetic interaction with the stator (48a).
  • the shaft system may include a dehydration shaft (47a) provided to transmit the driving force of the driving motor (41a) to the drum (30a), a washing shaft (46a) provided to transmit the driving force of the driving motor (41a) to the pulsator (37a), and a clutch device (45a) for connecting or disconnecting the driving motor (41a) and the dehydration shaft (47a).
  • a dehydration shaft (47a) provided to transmit the driving force of the driving motor (41a) to the drum (30a)
  • a washing shaft (46a) provided to transmit the driving force of the driving motor (41a) to the pulsator (37a)
  • a clutch device (45a) for connecting or disconnecting the driving motor (41a) and the dehydration shaft (47a).
  • the dehydration shaft (47a) is formed to have a hollow space, and the washing shaft (46a) can be provided in the hollow space of the dehydration shaft (47a).
  • the washing shaft (46a) is maintained in a state of being connected to the rotor (49a) of the driving motor (41a), and the dehydration shaft (47a) can be connected or disconnected from the rotor (49a) of the driving motor (41a) by a clutch device (45a).
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a water supply device (50a).
  • the water supply device (50a) may supply water to the tub (20a).
  • the water supply device (50a) may be located above the tub (20a).
  • the water supply device (50a) may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided in the water supply pipe.
  • the water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source.
  • the water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to the detergent supply device (60a) and/or the tub (20a). Water may be supplied to the tub (20a) via the detergent supply device (60a). Water may be supplied to the tub (20a) without passing through the detergent supply device (60a).
  • the water supply valve can open or close the water supply pipe in response to an electrical signal from the control unit.
  • the water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (20a).
  • the water supply valve can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a detergent supply device (60a) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20a).
  • the detergent supply device (60a) may be configured to supply detergent into the tub (20a) during the water supply process. Water supplied through the water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device (60a). The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub (20a).
  • the detergent may include not only a laundry detergent but also a dryer rinse, a deodorizer, a sterilizer, or an air freshener.
  • the washing machine (10a) may include a drainage device (70a).
  • the drainage device (70a) may be configured to discharge water stored in the tub (20a) to the outside.
  • a drainage port (21a) may be formed at the bottom of the tub (20a) to drain water stored in the tub (20a) to the outside of the tub (20a).
  • a connecting hose (71a) may be connected to the drainage port (21a), and a drainage valve (72a) for opening and closing the connecting hose (71a) may be provided in the connecting hose (71a).
  • the drainage device (70a) may include a drainage pump (73a).
  • the drainage pump (73a) may discharge water through a drainage hose (74a).
  • the water discharged through the drainage hose (74a) may move to a drainage guide (100).
  • the drain guide (100) can be connected to the tub (20a) by the air guide (106). Water passing through the drain guide (100) can be discharged to the outside of the washing machine (10a) through the extension hose (75).
  • the washing machine (10a) may provide a user interface device (15a) for interaction between a user and the washing machine (10a).
  • the washing machine (10a) may include at least one user interface device (15a).
  • the user interface device (15a) may include at least one input interface (16a) and at least one output interface (17a).
  • At least one input interface (16a) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • At least one input interface (16a) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface (16a) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and/or a microphone.
  • At least one output interface (17a) can transmit various data related to the operation of the washing machine (10a) to the user by generating sensory information.
  • At least one output interface (17a) can transmit information related to a washing course and an operating time of the washing machine (10a), washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to a user.
  • Information related to the operation of the washing machine (10a) can be output by a screen, an indicator, a voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface (17a) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the washing machine (10a) can prevent water from being drained by a siphon inside the drain hose (74a) and the extension hose (75) while the drain device (70a) is not in operation.
  • the washing machine (10a) according to one embodiment can prevent water in the extension hose (75) from flowing back into the drain hose (74a) and flowing into the drain device (70a).
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-section of a garment handling device according to one embodiment.
  • a clothing treatment device (1a) may include a washing machine (10a) and a filter device (1000) that is configured to be connected to a drainage device (70a) of the washing machine (10a).
  • the washing machine (10a) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 may be provided with the same configuration as the washing machine (10a) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • the drain guide (100) of the washing machine (10a) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 may be provided with the same configuration as the drain guide (100) of the washing machine (10) illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the clothes treatment device (1a) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 may include the same filter device (1000) as the filter device (1000) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.
  • a drain guide (100) of a washing machine (10a) may be provided to guide water discharged from a drain device (70a) to a filter device (1000).
  • the drain guide (100) may be connected to the drain device (70a) by a drain hose (74a).
  • the drain guide (100) may be connected to the filter device (1000) by an extension hose (75).
  • the drain device (100) may be connected to the tub (20a) by an air guide (106).
  • the garment treatment device (1a) can prevent drainage from proceeding by a siphon inside the drain hose (74a) and the extension hose (75) while the drain device (70a) is not in operation.
  • the garment treatment device (1a) according to one embodiment can prevent water in the extension hose (75) from flowing back into the drain hose (74a) and flowing into the drain device (70).
  • a washing machine (10, 10a) includes a washing machine housing (11, 11a), a tub (20, 20a) provided inside the washing machine housing, a drainage device (70, 70a) for discharging water in the tub to the outside of the washing machine housing, and a drainage guide (100) configured to guide water discharged from the drainage device.
  • the drainage guide includes a guide housing (101) including a guide inlet (111) and a guide discharge device (121), a check valve (130) configured to allow water to flow from the guide inlet to the guide discharge device but block water to flow from the guide discharge device to the guide inlet, and an air supply unit (128) for supplying air to a guide path (P) between the guide inlet and the guide discharge device.
  • the air supply unit is located above the check valve.
  • the washing machine (10, 10a) can prevent drainage from proceeding by a siphon inside the drain hose (74, 74a) and the extension hose (75) while the drain device (70, 70a) is not in operation.
  • the washing machine (10, 10a) according to one embodiment can prevent water in the extension hose (75) from flowing back into the drain hose (74, 74a) and flowing into the drain device (70, 70a).
  • the above air supply unit may be located closer to the guide discharge unit than the check valve.
  • the above washing machine may further include an air guide (106) connecting the air supply unit and the tub.
  • the above guide housing (101) may include a first guide housing (110) in which the guide inlet (111) is provided, and a second guide housing (120) in which the guide outlet (121) is provided and which can be coupled to the first guide housing (110).
  • the above drain guide (100) may include a sealing member (140) provided to seal between the first guide housing (110) and the second guide housing (120).
  • the above supply unit (128) can be provided in the second guide housing (120).
  • the above check valve (130) may include a valve body (131) fixed to the guide housing (101), and a valve door (133) provided to open and close the guide path (P).
  • the above guide housing (101) may include a door support (113a) that supports the valve door in a direction opposite to the direction in which the valve door is pressed by water flowing from the guide discharge portion (121) toward the guide inlet portion (111) while the valve door is in a position to close the guide path (P).
  • a door support (113a) that supports the valve door in a direction opposite to the direction in which the valve door is pressed by water flowing from the guide discharge portion (121) toward the guide inlet portion (111) while the valve door is in a position to close the guide path (P).
  • the above valve door (133) may include a rim portion (133a) supported on the door support portion (113a) while in a position to close the guide path (P).
  • the rim portion (133a) may have a convex shape in a direction protruding from the door support portion (113a).
  • the above check valve (130) may be provided so that the valve door (133) opens the guide path (P) by the water pressure of water flowing from the guide inlet (111) to the guide outlet (121).
  • the above guide housing (101) may be provided to form a space (S) for the opening and closing operation of the valve door (133).
  • the above check valve (130) may include a connecting portion (132) that connects the valve door (133) and the valve body (131), and is provided to be deformable for the opening and closing operation of the valve door (133).
  • the above check valve (130) may include a material more flexible than the above guide housing (101).
  • the above guide housing (101) may include a mounting portion (126) for mounting on the washing machine housing (11 or 11a).
  • a clothing treatment device (1, 1a) includes a washing machine (10, 10a) including a washing machine housing (11, 11a), a tub (20, 20a) provided inside the washing machine housing, and a drainage device (70, 70a) for discharging water in the tub to the outside of the washing machine housing, a filter device (1000) provided outside the washing machine housing to filter foreign substances from water discharged from the washing machine, and a drainage guide (100) configured to guide water discharged from the drainage device to the filter device.
  • a washing machine (10, 10a) including a washing machine housing (11, 11a), a tub (20, 20a) provided inside the washing machine housing, and a drainage device (70, 70a) for discharging water in the tub to the outside of the washing machine housing, a filter device (1000) provided outside the washing machine housing to filter foreign substances from water discharged from the washing machine, and a drainage guide (100) configured to guide water discharged from the drainage device to the filter device.
  • the above drain guide (100) includes a guide housing (101) including a guide inlet (111) and a guide discharge (121), a check valve (130) provided to allow water to flow from the guide inlet (111) to the guide discharge (121) but block water to flow from the guide discharge (121) to the guide inlet (111), and an air supply (128) for supplying air to a guide path (P) between the guide inlet (111) and the guide discharge (121).
  • the above air supply unit (128) may be located closer to the guide discharge unit (121) than the check valve (130).
  • the above garment treatment device may further include an air guide (106) connecting the air supply unit (128) and the tub (20 or 20a).
  • the above check valve (130) may include a valve body (131) fixed to the guide housing (101), a valve door (133) provided to open and close the guide path (P), and a connecting portion (132) connecting the valve door (133) and the valve body (131), the connecting portion (132) being provided to be deformable for the opening and closing operation of the valve door (133).
  • the above guide housing (101) may include a door support (113a) that supports the valve door (133) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the valve door (133) is pressed by water flowing from the guide discharge portion (121) toward the guide inlet portion (111) while the valve door (133) is in a position to close the guide path (P).
  • a door support (113a) that supports the valve door (133) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the valve door (133) is pressed by water flowing from the guide discharge portion (121) toward the guide inlet portion (111) while the valve door (133) is in a position to close the guide path (P).
  • the above guide housing (101) may include a first guide housing (110) provided with the guide inlet, and a second guide housing (120) provided with the guide discharge and capable of being coupled to the first guide housing.
  • the drain guide (100) may include a sealing member (140) provided to seal between the first guide housing (110) and the second guide housing (120).
  • a washing machine and a clothes treatment device include a drain guide including an air supply section, thereby preventing unintended drainage by a siphon.
  • the washing machine and the clothes treatment device include a drain guide including a check valve, thereby preventing water in the drain hose from flowing back into the washing machine.

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Abstract

Une machine à laver comprend : un caisson de machine à laver; une cuve disposée à l'intérieur du caisson de machine à laver; un dispositif de vidange pour évacuer l'eau de la cuve vers l'extérieur du caisson de machine à laver; et un guide de vidange conçu pour guider l'eau évacuée du dispositif de vidange. Le guide de drainage comprend : un caisson de guidage comprenant une partie d'entrée de guidage et une partie de sortie de guidage; un clapet de non-retour prévu pour permettre l'écoulement d'eau de la partie d'entrée de guidage à la partie de sortie de guidage et bloquer l'écoulement d'eau de la partie de sortie de guidage à la partie d'entrée de guidage; et une partie d'alimentation en air pour fournir de l'air à un trajet d'écoulement de guidage entre la partie d'entrée de guidage et la partie de sortie de guidage. La partie d'alimentation en air est située au-dessus du clapet de non-retour.
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